Worthington Place ELC & Kindergarten in Pakenham, Victoria | Education

Worthington Place ELC & Kindergarten

Locality: Pakenham, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5941 5540

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25.01.2022 This week with all that is going on in the world, our Kinder Children have been focusing on emotions. What do emotions look like? What do emotions feel like? How can we describe our emotions and how we are feeling? We have enjoyed participating in learning experiences with our emotion mirrors, and using lots of different resources weve created our own emotion puppets! We even had some amazing big helpers to set up our craft tables.

25.01.2022 Friday the 17th was National Pyjama Day and here at Worthington Place we celebrated with all our children and educators dressing in our pyjamas! We had lots of fun exploring a variety of learning experiences all while in the comfort of our pyjamas

25.01.2022 Cant wait to see all your crazy hair designs!

25.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all of our wonderful Dads! We are sad we havent been able to celebrate you all with an afternoon tea or fun activities, but we have no doubts our little friends are spoiling you all today

24.01.2022 THERES MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK? Today is national R U OK? Day. 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us to stay connected and where possible support those around us. Check out these tips to help with conversations when checking in with someone

24.01.2022 A great resource to keep a happy home and mind during these tough times https://www.smilingmind.com.au/at-home

23.01.2022 Are you on Instagram? Head over and follow our page! https://instagram.com/worthingtonplaceelc

23.01.2022 Children need help to understand what is happening around us. These books are a great example at how we can explain and allow children to feel apart of what is happening around them. Make sure to be kind to yourself and your family, and use these resources as opportunities for education https://www.childhood.org.au//up/2020/04/MatildaTheoLR.pdf

22.01.2022 Celebrating our graduating Kindergarten friends with a covid-safe Graduation Ceremony & special picnic afternoon tea with our Children & Teachers!

21.01.2022 Here at Worthington Place ELC we say Happy Educators Day to all our amazing educators, and those throughout the Early Childhood Education sector.\ Make sure you tell your educators how amazing they are, not just today but everyday https://youtu.be/GrmQW1s7KdE

20.01.2022 Attention all families! This year book week has changed and will be celebrated from the 17th - 23rd October! As we enjoy literacy everyday here at Worthington Place ELC we have decided to still go ahead with our dress up day on Thursday! We will also make plans to celebrate the revised book week date when the time comes closer! Thank you :)

19.01.2022 ITS DISCO TIME!!

17.01.2022 Dear Families, Cardinia Shire is in the process of designing a new park within our local area! We have been contacted in regards to this as they are wanting to involve children within the planning and designing phase! If your child would like to have a say in what they want to see in a park go below to view the link and see how we can support our local community as we continue to grow and build amazing things! Our Kindergarten children are also participating in the designing stage https://creating.cardinia.vic.gov.au/officer-district-park

17.01.2022 VIRTUAL CENTRE TOUR Check out our virtual tour! Come in and visit us to find out why our centre is the perfect fit for your Family! We can’t wait to meet lots of new little friends with covid restrictions easing. Please give us a call (03) 5941 5540 or email [email protected] if you have any questions!

17.01.2022 Today as an extension of learning from environment day our Kindergarten children went for a walk to our local park lands! They went and explored the natural environment for materials to add to our craft and building resources. However once they came back with their bag full of resources and natural materials they decided they would engage in a group experience and use them to create a castle in our sandpit!

16.01.2022 Good afternoon Families, We are aware that the Victorian government have just announced a state of disaster, as well as stage 4 restrictions in Victoria as of tonight. These changes will effect our centre and the way we operate as well as the children who will be able to attend, although we are unsure how this looks until tomorrows announcement around working sector groups etc. ... We will update you all as soon as we know more, and as always were here to support our wonderful families. Together we can get through anything! Megan

16.01.2022 Friday 14th August is Red Nose Day! Make sure you wear something red (including a nose if you have one)! We will be planning some educational experiences regarding this amazing cause, so stay tuned for photos!

12.01.2022 ABC has a dedicated radio station for children to assist them with creativity and play ideas! Screen time can be a concern during situations like COVID-19 restrictions, however this is a great resource to encourage children with play experiences. https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/create-&-play/

11.01.2022 Our nursery children have enjoyed a week full of sensory exploration! We have been painting with coloured ice cubes, exploring textures and practicing manipulation of objects in the process. Lots of learning for our littlest friends

10.01.2022 Our Nursery children have been busy exploring sensory experiences as well as independence building. Children are introduced to self care opportunities through play as they learn about hygienic practices in a developmentally appropriate environment.

10.01.2022 Our 3-5 children have been busy this week exploring and engaging in Reconciliation week activities. We use this opportunity to educate our children on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and how we can be inclusive of this within our everyday practice!

09.01.2022 There are so many amazing things happening via social media/youtube for us to watch and explore throughout lock down, keeping our little friends busy, learning and entertained! Here are a few fun ideas... Nightly from 6pm Live penguin parade from Phillip Island https://www.youtube.com/user/PIPenguinParade... Melbourne Zoo virtual Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch Melbourne zoo live stream animals https://www.zoo.org.au/animals-at-home/ Weribee open range zoo walking tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib2pweIy4ZM As well as the virtual safari bus tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyAxQxtmzl0 Healesville sanctuary virtual tour https://www.youtube.com/watch Live online show Crocodiles, snakes and lizards https://www.facebook.com/events/1339456492915107/ Free sport zoom sessions https://www.facebook.com/events/2558649037728747/?event_time_id=2558649047728746

09.01.2022 This week we celebrate NAIDOC week! We look forward to looking deeper in to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and expanding our knowledge. Celebrating & embracing the culture of our beautiful country is an embedded everyday practice here at Worthington Place!

09.01.2022 The end of stage 4 restrictions is near!

09.01.2022 Our Kindergarten children have been keeping busy with lots of different sensory activities. They have engaged in science experiments with bicarbonate soda, made their own gloop and also incorporated literacy into a shaving cream learning experience. Also as a spontaneous learning project the children discovered a bag worm cocoon hanging from the outside playhouse. Somehow it detached itself and was found the next day within the tan bark. The children are now taking an active interest in the process of the cocoon using various methods to investigate and research. We will keep you updated with this project

08.01.2022 FYI for those of us who use Cardinia Road

08.01.2022 Our busy Nursery & Toddler friends! Play dough with natural resources to extend and create, hand painting learning about our flags & dot painting on rocks

07.01.2022 This week we have been exploring all things Science as we celebrate National Science Week! All our children have been busy researching, investigating, exploring and interacting with a range of experiences

06.01.2022 Worthington Place ELC is continuing to support our children learning from home! Our home learning packs are designed to create a sense of inclusivity while engaging in educational activities!

06.01.2022 Weve had a busy day outside learning, experimenting & gardening! Our Kinder friends enjoyed a volcano eruption in the sandpit And our Nursery & Toddler children were busy planting us some cucumber, beans & carrots

05.01.2022 Important Information As we near closer to the 13th July there is some important information families within our centre and community may need to know. Child Care Subsidy is due to be turned back on as of this date, and this means fees will be payable again. In order to ensure this transition is smooth I have attached a fact sheet ensuring you are aware of your obligations as a family in order to ensure your entitlements are accurate and up to date. ... if there is anything that does not make sense and your child attends our centre please contact Megan further I hope everyone within in our community is keeping safe during this time. https://education.us17.list-manage.com/track/click

04.01.2022 Tomorrow we celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day! Early Childhood Educators Day recognises and celebrates the work of Australias educators in early learning services for their wonderful contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of the young children in their care. Its a chance to say thank you to Australias early childhood educators on a very personal level by service operators, families and their children, as well as collectively at the national level.... https://www.earlychildhoodeducatorsday.org.au/

02.01.2022 A great opportunity for families with children in Kindergarten Programs!

02.01.2022 NAIDOC week has been a great opportunity for us to deepen our knowledge and everyday practices around the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture!

01.01.2022 Good afternoon Families, We are hosting a salvation army Christmas appeal with a gift & food drive. You will notice two donation boxes in our foyer, one for gifts and the other for food donations. Attached are the guidelines for donating and what can/cannot be donated. Please let us know if you have any questions and we thank you in advance for your generosity at this time, we know that many Families are struggling and any support we can offer is simply amazing! If you ar...e a part of our wider centre community, please feel free to drop your donations to us also Ashlee See more

01.01.2022 Friday 17th July come dressed in your pyjamas for National Pyjama Day!

01.01.2022 Keep our little friends busy this cold/wet weekend with simple learning activities we can do at home!